2021 INFINITI QX50 USB

.Applying pressure to the display
screens may damage it.
“Care and maintenance”
(page 3-56)
The rear displays are located on the back of
the front head restraints.
Use the remote controller to operate the
rear display screens.
“Remote controller” (page 3-46)
Select the left or right rear display using
on the remote
controller and push <
>to activate the
corresponding rear display. When the
display is turned on, a green indicator on
the lower corner of the display will
illuminate.
The lower part of the rear displays
functions as a signal receiver/transmitter
for the remote controller and wireless head-
phones, and should not be blocked or
covered.
Turning the rear displays on/off can also be
done on the front display.
“Controlling the rear system on the
front display” (page 3-53)
NOTE:
. The rear displays may turn off auto-
matically when the temperature is high
to protect the display screens from
being damaged.
. The movement of the images displayed
on the rear displays could slow down
when the temperature is below 32°F
(0°C) but this is not a malfunction. The
movement will return to normal when
the temperature rises between 32°F
(0°C) and 122°F (50°C).
. The following conditions may occur but
these are characteristics of the crystal
display and are not malfunctions:
— Black spots, bright spots and after-
images appear on this display.
— The screen appears faint or dimmed
depending on the angle viewed.OPERATIONS ON REAR DIS-
PLAYS
Use the remote controller and take the
following steps to operate the rear displays
from the rear seats:
1. Turn on the rear displays pushing <
>
on the remote controller.
2. Push and select a source from
the [Rear USB] or [Rear HDMI].
When USB is selected for the first time
after the USB memory device is con-
nected, select a file you wish to play from
the File Browser screen.
Menus
Push

3. Audio system
Available menu items:. [Speaker Output]
When this item is turned on, the audio of
the source playing on the corresponding
rear display will be output to the vehicle
speakers.
. [File Browser] (USB only)
The data contained in the USB can be
browsed. The tracks are automatically
categorized by playlists, songs, artists,
composers, genres, etc.
. [Play Mode] (USB only)
Select a preferred play mode from
[Normal]/[Repeat]/[Shuffle].
. [Aspect Ratio]
Aspect can be selected from normal,
wide, cinema and full.
. [Audio] (USB (DivX®) only)
Select a preferred settings for the audio
output.
. [Subtitle] (USB (DivX®) only)
Choose the preferred subtitle language
setting.SETTING AND INFORMATION
Various settings for the Mobile Entertain-
ment System, such as aspect ratio, language,
etc., can be changed on the rear displays.
Push on the remote controller and
select the preferred item to change the rear
display settings and to view the system
information.
Available items:
. [System Settings]
. [Display Settings]
. [Information]
System settings
To change the settings of the Mobile
Entertainment System, push on
the remote controller and select [System
Settings].
Select the preferred item and adjust the
setting using the remote controller.
Available items:
. [Aspect Ratio]
Select the image size from normal, wide,
cinema and full.
. [Language]
The language of the rear menu screens can be set independently from the front
display. The rear display language set-
tings will be applied to both the rear left
and rear right displays. Select [Manual]
and then select a preferred language
from the list. To apply the same language
that is applied to the front display, select
[Auto].
. [Operation Guide]
When this item is turned on, an explana-
tion for the menu highlighted on the
screen will appear at the bottom of the
screen.
. [DivX(R) VOD]
DivX® VOD license information can be
viewed.
Display settings
To change the rear display settings, push
on the remote controller and
select [Display Settings].
Select the preferred item and adjust the
setting using the remote controller.
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on the corresponding rear display.
Touch left/right rear display icon to
display the rear source change screen,
and select the source.
Speaker status indicator:
Indicates which of the audio sources is
selected to be heard from the speaker.
[Right Disp.]:
Touch to turn on or off the rear display
on the right side.
Setting menu:
Various settings can be changed. Touch
a preferred menu to change the setting.
Available setting menu items: . [Rear Display Source]
Touch to display the rear source change
screen. Select [Left Display] or [Right
Display] and then select a source to be
played on the screen.
. [Rear Speaker Source]
Touch to select the speaker output.
. [Play Controls]
Touch to display the operation screen.
“Play control screen” (page 3-54) .
[Remote Control Lock]
Touch to lock or unlock the remote
controller operation.
When the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF or LOCK position, the remote
controller will be unlocked.
Play control screen
You can operate the rear USB with the front
display.
For rear HDMI, only the source name can be
confirmed on the front display.
1. Push

[] Touch to stop playing.
[
] Touch to skip the next file. Touch and hold to fast-forward the file.
OPERATING TIPS
.The rear USB and the rear HDMI (rear
media interface) cannot be played on the
front screen.
. Devices connected to the USB connec-
tion port for the front display cannot be
played on the rear displays.
. When connecting a device to the USB
connection port for the first time, the
system structures the file list and this
could slow down the operation speed.
This is not a malfunction.
. The operation speed of the system could
slow down when the left and right
displays play different files from the
same device connected to the USB
connection port. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
. Images from devices connected to the
USB connection port may not be dis-
played in an adequate ratio depending on
the resolution. To correct the ratio,
adjust the aspect using the remote controller.
“System settings” (page 3-52)
. If a computer with an HDMI output
terminal is connected to the HDMI input
terminal, the computer may not auto-
matically shift to the output mode. To
view images on the rear displays, operate
the computer and change the mode to
the output mode according to the com-
puter owner’s manual.
. Depending on the USB memory device,
the image may not start playing upon
activation or connection of the device to
the USB connection port. In that case,
remove and reinsert the USB memory
device into the port.
Multiple source display
It is possible to play different sources on
each display.
Refer to the following table of example
combinations. Playback combinations by media:
Rear Dis-
play (L)
Rear Dis-
play (R) Availability of play-
back on the left and
right displays
HDMI HDMI Simultaneous play- back
USB HDMI Individual playback
HDMI USB Individual playback
USB USB Individual playback*
* When playing a USB memory device simultaneously on the left and right
displays, playback may be limited by
the image quality (resolution) of the
data. Refer to the following examples
of combinations. However, when the
system is under a heavy load, there are
some combinations that cannot be
played.
Combinations according to USB memory
device image quality:
Rear Dis-
play (L) Rear Dis-
play (R) Availability of in-
dividual playback
on the left and
right displays
3. Audio system
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3. Audio system
CD/USB MEMORY DEVICE
CARE AND CLEANING
CD (if so equipped)
. Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch
the surface of the disc. Do not bend the
disc.
. Always place the discs in the storage
case when they are not being used.
. To clean a disc, wipe the surface from
the center to the outer edge using a
clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc
using a circular motion.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use.
. A new disc may be rough on the inner
and outer edges. Remove the rough
edges by rubbing the inner and outer
edges with the side of a pen or pencil as
illustrated.
USB MEMORY DEVICE
.Never touch the terminal portion of the
USB memory device.
. Do not place heavy objects on the USB
memory device.
. Do not store the USB memory device in
highly humid locations.
. Do not expose the USB memory device
to direct sunlight.
. Do not spill any liquids on the USB
memory device.
Refer to the USB memory device Owner’s
Manual for the details.
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5. Information and vehicle settings
steering wheel. Place the ignition switch
in the ON position and the updated
software will be available.
INFO:
The update may not be reflected if the
ignition switch is placed back in the ON
position before the 20 minute period has
passed.
How to update from the system
menu
WARNING
To operate the system for software
update, first park the vehicle in a safe
location.
System software updates can be down-
loaded manually via Wi-Fi or TCU (Tele-
matics Control Unit) from the system menu.
1. Connect to network via Wi-Fi to perform the software update via Wi-Fi connec-
tion.
“Wi-Fi Setting” (page 2-30)
2. Push

5. Information and vehicle settings
Apple CarPlay®
WARNING
.Stop your vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake before
connecting your iPhone® to the ve-
hicle or operating your connected
iPhone® for setup.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
using Apple CarPlay®, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle.
You can use Apple CarPlay® by connecting a
compatible iPhone® to your vehicle using a
USB cable.
With Apple CarPlay®, your in-vehicle sys-
tem can be used as a display and a controller
for some of the iPhone® functions. Apple
CarPlay® features Siri® which enables op-
erations via voice controls. Visit Apple.com
for information about the functions that are
available and details about Apple’s privacy
policy.
Certain vehicle information (e.g. location and
speed) may be shared with your device while Apple CarPlay® is in use. Carrier charges
may apply to use Apple CarPlay®.
COMPATIBILITY
The following iPhone® models support
Apple CarPlay®.
Model
Firmware version
iPhone® 5 or la-
ter iOS 8.4 or later
Refer to the Apple website for more infor-
mation.
INFO:
. For best results, always update your
device to the latest software version.
. Apple CarPlay® will take the place of
your Bluetooth® audio and Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone functionality.
. Phone menu and access to the con-
nected phone through Voice Recognition
System will be disabled while Apple
CarPlay® is connected. To access your
phone, use the Siri® function or select
the phone icon in the Apple CarPlay® top
menu screen. .
When setting a route on the navigation
system (if so equipped), if you set a
destination with Apple CarPlay®, the
route setting of the navigation system
will be cancelled.
CONNECTING iPhone®
INFO:
To connect your iPhone® with the in-vehicle
system, it is recommended to use the Apple
Lightning
TMcable (Mfi certified) that was
provided with your iPhone®.
1. Connect the iPhone® to the USB con- nection port.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connec-
tion ports and AUX (auxiliary) input
jack” (page 2-8)
“USB connection ports” (page 2-9)
2. Depending on the setting, a Startup Information screen will appear on the
upper display. Touch [Yes] to use Apple
CarPlay®.
3. Apple CarPlay® starts and the Apple CarPlay® screen appear on the upper
display.
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5. Information and vehicle settings
Apple CarPlay® SYSTEM LIMITA-
TIONS
For all features of Apple CarPlay® to
operate correctly, it is necessary to have a
compatible iPhone®, a cellular connection
and a data plan.
When Apple CarPlay® is operating, system
performance is affected by the strength of
the cellular connection or performance of
the phone itself. If performance of the
system decreases:. Disconnect and reconnect your phone
. Cycle phone power off/on to restart
Changing government regulations may also
affect operation of Apple CarPlay®.
Android AutoTM
WARNING
. Stop your vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake before
connecting your Android
TMphone to
the vehicle or operating your con-
nected Android phone for setup.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
using Android Auto, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop your
vehicle.
You can use Android Auto by connecting a
compatible Android phone to your vehicle
via a USB cable. It is also recommended to
use the Android phone OEM cable that is
compatible with your phone.
With Android Auto, your in-vehicle system
can be used as a display and a controller for
some of the Android phone functions. Voice
control of some of the Android phone
functions is also possible with Android Auto.
Visit www.android.com/auto for informa-
tion about the functions that are available
and details about Google’s privacy policy. Certain vehicle information (e.g. location and
speed) may be shared with your device while
Android Auto is in use. Carrier charges may
apply to use Android Auto.
COMPATIBILITY
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions
are compatible with Android Auto. Refer to
the Android Auto website for more informa-
tion.
INFO:
. Download the Android Auto App from
Google Play
TMto Android phone in
advance.
. For best results, always update your
device to the latest Android software
and Android Auto App version. When
you connect the Android phone to the in-
vehicle system, it will automatically up-
date the Android software and Android
Auto App version.
. Android Auto will take the place of your
Bluetooth® audio and Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone functionality.
. When setting a route with the navigation
system (if so equipped), if you set a
destination with Android Auto, the route
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